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Fish Unlimited
Guide Service
Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC is a Catfishing Charter Service known for catching Trophy Blue Cats on the James River, based out of Richmond, Virginia, and also available for surrounding areas Chesterfield, Chester, Hopewell, and Henrico County.
Captain Chuck would like to share his passion for fishing with you! Providing you with the exciting opportunity of a lifetime to catch Citation Blue Catfish on the Historic James River.
You will find the catfishing charter service provided by Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC to be professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Recent James River Catfishing Trip Photos!
Enjoy this mix of our recent catches.
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Fish Unlimited Guide Service News
Blue Catfish
One of the largest species of catfish is the blue catfish. The blue catfish can reach lengths of 65 inches and weigh up to 150 pounds. The current state record is 143 pounds.
The blue catfish will eat any type of fish that it can catch but favorites include shad and herring.
Reeling in a monster blue cat is a thrill like no other and fun for the whole family!
Captain Chuck won ODCC Angler of the Year 2018!!
"Congratulations to Chuck Jarvis of Fish Unlimited Guide Service for winning the first ever ODCC Angler of the Year. Chuck is a great guy and an awesome fisherman. He is well deserving of this honor."
2017-2018 ODCC Angler of the Year Final Standings:
1.Chuck Jarvis 484.06
2.Leo Smiley 469.04
2.Ryan Smiley 469.04
3.Jason Pope 430.93
4.Doug Holloway 425.76
5.Fred Draine 389.25
5.DJ Ratcliffe 389.25
6.George Dehner 385.2
7.James Williams 304.11
8.Bruce Conner 300.45
9.George Isley 280.77
9.Claude Finlen 280.77
10.Thomas Ritchie 268.58
Day or Night - Year Round Trips
Day Trip - September through May
Night Trip - June through September
Full Time Guide
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The James River
The beautiful James River stretches 348 miles from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. It has been used as a major waterway for centuries and was once known as the Powatan River. The James River is home to the blue catfish and the Atlantic sturgeon as well as the largemouth bass, white perch, and striper. There are also many recreational adventures to enjoy such as canoeing, water skiing, hiking, and many more. Let Fish Unlimited Guide Service, LLC share the excitement of fishing and the beauty of the James River with you today!
Thundermist Fishing Tips
Fish Unlimited Guide Service was featured on Thundermist Fishing Tips with Ivo Coia.
Testimonials
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Captain Chuck put us on fish in very poor condition. Caught some nice fish he never stopped or gave up worked very hard to put us on fish on a day I thought we would have no luck at all. Thanks Chuck awesome job. Also I am an amputee he was so helpful in helping around the boat could not ask for a better guy!~ Jeff
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All I can say if big fish are what you are after, Chuck is the man! 76 # right after a 49 before 10 am. He works hard and knows the river. Shares what he knows. Awesome guide! 5 stars~ Barry
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If you are looking for a top quality guide for fishing the James River. I would recommend Chuck without reservation. In my opinion, he's simply the best!~ Richard
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Heck of a time fishing with Capt Chuck, he was determined to get us on some fish. Not only did he put us on fish but some big ones. Definitely making plans to come back this winter!~ Josh
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Captain Chuck thanks for an awesome fishing trip today. Had a blast hitting those shad. This was my first shad trip and it won't be my last. If ya want someone who keeps you on the fish and fun to fish with Captain Chuck is the man. Cya next year!~ Darius
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Went fishing 12/28. Best guide on the river. I would not use anyone else. He was so hard working. We were catching fish when no one else was. His knowledge of the river and fishing is unmatched.~ Arnold
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Check out Fish Unlimited Guide Service if you wanna catch some monster James River Blues!!!~ Jonas
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This is a old friend of mine so if UR looking to get out on the water and get the fight u always wanted with one of James rivers big boys give him a call.. It's worth every penny to just enjoy the fight a 75 pound blue cat can give you.~ Nicholas
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Captain Chuck did a good job for us. I asked him to fish hard for us and he delivered . We played the patience game not giving up when the bite was slow in the summer. We caught three very nice blue catfish that where a blast to reel in ..the fight these blue cats put up is unreal. If Captain chuck can do this when the bite is slow..then I can only imagine how it would be when the bite is good. Thanks for a fine fishing trip Captain chuck.~ Jason
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If I ever get an opportunity to visit the Richmond, VA. area again, my first priority is to book a day with Capt. Chuck!! He is a very hard working guide that will do whatever it takes to make sure you get to bend a rod on a big ol' blue!! Class act!~ Todd